Our district provides the following opportunities: advanced placement and college dual credit courses (free), gifted education, world language, vocational programs, athletic programs, band, academic teams, student technology leadership, and after-school and summer opportunities for students. Organization Information The Harlan Independent School District, a recognized leader in the Southeastern Region and in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, consistently achieves high test scores and ranks as one of Kentucky''s highest performing kindergarten through twelfth grade public school districts.